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The San Diego Chargers have placed SS Bob Sanders (knee) on Injured Reserve, ending his 2011 season. In a corresponding move, the team signed free-agent DL Tommie Harris (Colts). Terms of the contract were not disclosed.

The San Diego Chargers have yet to officially sign free-agent FS Bob Sanders (Colts), according to Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com. The deal needs to be ratified by the league as a contract language issue is being worked out. "Sanders signing not official yet, but hopefully soon," Chargers spokesman Bill Johnston wrote on his Twitter account. "Stay tuned."

Updating previous reports, the San Diego Chargers have signed free-agent S Bob Sanders (Colts) to a one-year deal, reports The Sports Network. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Sanders, 30, has played just nine games since 2007, and appeared in just one game last season. Since being selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft, Sanders has played in more than six regular-season games only twice in his career. His best season was in 2007, when he posted 132 tackles, 3 1/2 sacks and two interceptions, which led to him being named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year.

Free-agent FS Bob Sanders (Colts) could re-sign with the Indianapolis Colts, according to team president Bill Polian, reports CBSSports.com. "I don't know if I would characterize it as a chance. But we would certainly be more than willing to talk to him. And it would be nice to have him back," Polian said. "Is it doable? I can't tell you that. He's certainly exploring other opportunities."

Free-agent S Bob Sanders (Colts) may not see a lot of interest immediately, reports Michael Lombardi, of The NFL Network. Teams are skeptical in thinking he can still play due to his lack of durability, which is the reason the Indianapolis Colts parted ways with him recently.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay was noncommital Thursday, Feb. 17, on whether or not FS Bob Sanders would be back, reports The Associated Press. Sanders, who signed a five-year, $37.5 million contract after the 2007 season, has been limited to nine regular season games over the past three seasons due to injuries. "Before March third, I think we'll probably have some sense on that direction," Irsay said. "Again, there's nothing definitive. We've talked through a lot of different scenarios, I can't say definitively what direction we're going there."

Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian said FS Bob Sanders (biceps) will visit Dr. James Andrews this week with the hope that he will clear him to return to practice, according to Andrea Kremer, of NBC Sports. The Colts have been holding a roster spot for Sanders anticipating that he will return to play this season.